9/52 Golden Gate Bridge

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There was a little too much fog and not enough sun on this morning to make the image I had imagined, but it was still a pretty morning, and it wasn’t windy!

Nikon D700| AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm @ 32mm| 13 seconds| ISO 200| Manual Priority| Matrix Met| Tripod

Harmony is pure love, for love is a concerto. Lope Vega

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I spent the day catching up on laundry and housework today, and in between worked on this still life. My Flowering Plum is almost spent. The pedals are falling off like crazy and the bees are gone. The buds are tender and I hope a March frost doesn’t kill the new leaves.

The little hat and purse in the background are from American Girl. They belong to my Samantha doll. Yes, I’ve never quite outgrown dolls. 🙂

Nikon D700| AF Nikkor 85mm f1.4@ f4| 1/160s| ISO 400| Manual Priority| Matrix Met| Hand-held
Kim Klassen Texture-Teatime| OnOne Corner Border Texture| Tony Kuyper Ortonized

P 8/52 Sunrise at Mesa Arch

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I had a blast hanging out with friends Alex, Theresa, and Dali in Arches and Canyonlands National Parks this past week-end.
The first two days were cloudy which put a cramp in our night imaging plans, but we made up for it with hiking and making images in the early morning hours and evening. We discovered new locations to shoot, and a new restaurant we like in Moab. Alex and Theresa loved the Peanut Butter Chocolate pie. I opted for wine instead so don’t know what it tastes like, but they swear it’s fantastic.

On Monday, Feb. 17th, the day we were heading home from Utah the weather was predicted to be in our favor so we rose at 4AM and left the hotel just after 5AM to get out to the Arch. The Meteorologist were right! The weather cooperated so we were able to get a wonderful shot of the sun rising in Mesa Arch.

We were the first group to arrive at the arch at 6AM, but we were followed shortly after by a group of 4 others, and from there on people kept arriving. All in all I think there were close to 30 of us by the time we left.
We drove to and from Utah taking turns driving. It took us 18 hours to get there, and 16 hours to get home. I’d do it again. 🙂

I had a great time, and am so grateful to have been able to make this trip. I’ve missed hanging out with my friends, but I am happy to be home with my Darling He-Man, and family. (feeling very blessed tonight lemmetellya!)

Nikon D700| AF Nikkor 16mm f2.8 Fisheye @ f16| 1/30s| ISO 200| Manual Priority| Matrix Met| Tripod

Sunrise in the Devils Garden

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I’m going back to Arches National Park this week-end with good friends. It’s been 2 years since the 4 of us have been able to get together for a road/photography trip. I am so excited and looking forward to it.

I hope you all have a wonderful week-end!

Without you…what’s the point?

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Last image from my Pencil Series.

Nikon D700|AF Nikkor 105 f2.8 @ f8| 1/160sec| ISO 500| Manual Priority| Matrix Met| Hand-held
Strobist info| SB600 camera left bounced off white ceiling at 1/4 pwr as Key light, Triggered via Commander Mode in camera
1 Eiko continuous 4800K bulb High Right behind subject as background light